Thrower's Fracture of the Humerus: A Case Report.

Humeral fractures typically occur as the result of direct, external trauma. Here however, we describe the case of a young, amateur athlete presenting with acute right, upper arm pain after throwing a ball. Examination showed right upper arm deformity and tenderness to palpation, without any distal neurovascular deficits.

Health care workers' knowledge, attitudes and practices on tobacco use in economically disadvantaged dominican republic communities.

Tobacco use is increasing globally, particularly in low and middle-income countries like the Dominican Republic (DR) where data have been lacking. Health care worker (HCW) interventions improve quit rates; asking patients about tobacco use at each visit is an evidence-based first step. This study provides the first quantitative examination of knowledge, attitudes and practices of DR HCWs regarding tobacco use.